West Pennine Motorcycle Training

Dear WPM Training,

I just wanted to say a big 'thank you' to the team for my bike training and enabling me to pass my test. Thanks for all the great tuition, for making the training and test arrangements and for keeping me well informed throughout.

I will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who asks me where to go for bike training.

All the best for the future!

Just a quick e-mail to say thanks for getting me through my test from Mod 1 with no faults to Mod 2 with only 3 minors Big thanks to Steve and Dave for the lessons was a great experience and already got my first big bike CBR 600F will be recommending WPM to anyone that asks.

Hi Yvonne.

I would like to thank everyone at WPM training for helping me through my CBT to MOD 2 test. It was a wet 6 days and the guys guided me through all that I needed to pass and also safe wet weather riding which was a real benefit.

I would recommend that any one wishing to learn to ride make the effort to travel to WPM.

Thanks again

Steve

Hi Dave,

Just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the motorbike training I received from Chris (CBT), John and Steve (DAS), which got me to pass my bike licence first time. In the 12weeks since passing I have covered almost two thousand miles from commuting, run outs and touring which has got me to meet new friends, tour new locations, all with a smile on my face (even in rain), and not sat in traffic!

So thank you for organising all the expert guidance and training through the lads which got me out on the bike, I recommend you whenever I can as I am sure you will get my friends out on the road first time!

I'll be back for a days training here and there over time, as my experience progresses just to pick up a few tips to make my riding even smoother and more controlled.

Please pass on my thanks to the lads, and if I see you, or any of them out, I'll shout you a brew and a butty!

Safe riding

Scot

Hi West Pennine!

iv just finished your four day CBT to test course and took my test today and iPassed first time!

i just want to say thanks very much for all the instructor's help and seen as though I'd never ridden a bike in my 17 years!

I'm over the moon with passing my test as on my first day i was BAD!

I'm amazed that in just four days I've become a confident, educated and sensible rider and I'm sure all the advice (and the odd bollocking!)

will stay with me for years to come

thanks very much guys! i'l definatley reccomend you all!

Cheers

Alistair Martland

Hi,

I thought some feedback you might like to use on your website was in order

I started a 6 day residential DAS course with West Pennine as a total novice. In the first instance I could barely put the bike into first gear, let alone steer it. Slowly but surely I began to gain confidence and was patiently guided through the process of learning to ride a bike. At the end of the first day, I'd ridden on the roads and passed my CBT. Throughout the following days I passed my theory test and progressed to the point where I could step up to the 'big' bike. This was in no small part thanks to the patient tuition of Alan who took the time to explain exactly where I was going wrong with my clutch control. This was the turning point. All the instructors at West Pennine were professional and approachable and they each had an impact on my development as a rider. On the 6th day I passed in appalling conditions, hail and light snow making for a real challenge. Without the expertise of the West Pennine guys I wouldn't have made it. From zero to hero in 6 days- thanks guys.

Regards

Sam Cadwallader

Hi all

I am writing to express my sincere thanks to all of you, but extra

specially to Alan and Steve, who managed to turn me from a very under

confident rider (had not ridden for 16 years following an accident) to a

more than competent, confident and safe rider in just four days. They

had endless patience and offered sound advice (yes even Steve's "Stop

fannying about and get on with it" worked a treat!!). I thoroughly

enjoyed my days with you all and will not hesitate to recommend the

training school most highly to anyone that expresses an interest in

being a safe and knowledgeable rider. I passed my test first time with

only four minor faults so I was even more delighted.

Once again a heartfelt thanks to those wonderful instructors named, and

to everyone involved with West Pennine Training. Long may you continue

to provide such an excellent service to the motorcycling community.

With regards

Jane

Firstly can I commend thefacility on its organisation, professionalism and quality of service.

I went from never having been on a motorbike to my fully flegded standard licence in a mere 4 days.

Upon arriving on the first day my clutch control was rather interesting but under the expert guidance I was kept on track. I struggled with indicatorcanceling and U-turns started to really get me down, but Alan'spersistence gave me the confidence I personally required in order to fulfill a long term ambition of riding a motorbike.What a great feeling when Mr. Hunt told me I had passed.

Alan is an outstanding instructor, he doesn't miss a thing and continues to remind you which areas you need to improve, but in an encouraging notcondescending manner. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor and was particularly lucky that I had his attention for the entire 4 days.

Alan is a credit to the WPM team and I am sure, had I been placed with any of the other highly competent instructors I would be coming back with similar positive feedback.

My aims are now either; (33bhp restricted) ZXR 400 or an NSR 250 (very smart little pocket rocket) If I manage to pick up one of these collectablespecimens I will no doubt pop down some time to show it off.

Until then can I reiterate my thanks.

Money well spent

All the best in the future,

Joshua Egan

Morning Yvonne,

I had the great pleasure of attending a 6 day DAS course at WPM in April. Having never ridden a bike before, I was thrilled to pass the course with flying colours.

Now that a little bit of time has passed, I wanted to pass along my thoughts on the course and the people who helped me. First of all, I was petrified on my first day as I didn’t know what to expect. All the instructors were very friendly and make me feel at ease.

I would like to thank Alan, who brought me past my initial nervousness and taught me the fundamentals. I was very surprised how quickly I came along and by lunchtime of the second day, I was just riding…. Without having to think about everything I was doing. He taught me how to do emergency stops properly aswell as the dreaded turn in the road. I also rode pillion with Alan & picked up some good tips on the way back to the B&B.

I spent one day with Kevin before the test. He helped me bring my riding ability beyond the standard required for the DAS test. It was a tough day, as Kevin pointed out, passing the test doesn’t make you a good rider, there is always room for improvement. I haven’t forgotten that.

I also have to thank Steve who was my instructor when I moved onto the big bike. He reinforced all the skills & reminded me to “get a move on” when we went out into the quiet country roads. He also taught me the skill of filtering through traffic tailbacks. “Because, after all”, said Steve, “we’re on chuffing bikes”. After four days of riding, I was thrilled how far I came along. I didn’t feel nervous at all when riding. On the morning of the test, Steve brought me out and went through all the tough manoeuvres on a variety of surfaces. Although I didn’t believe him at the time, the test was over before I knew it. There were no surprises as I had done everything a hundred times before.

Now that 4 months have passed, I want to say that I think I have an advantage over most riders. Because I hadn’t ridden a bike before, I didn’t have any bad habits. The techniques I learned from Alan, Kevin and Steve have stayed with me, as I don’t know any other way. I can’t recommend WPM highly enough. Especially to complete novices. I am now the happy owner of a Honda Shadow 750 and I am learning all the time. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again when I’m over that direction.

Thanks a million for everything,

Greg Ward